Agriculture Data: A new World Bank-based map ranks countries by arable land share, led by Bangladesh (60.6%) and Denmark (59.1%), with arable land scarce across much of the Middle East—useful context for food and land-use planning. Regional Tech & Mobility: IOM and ECOWAS urged media to boost public awareness of the ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card (ENBIC), a secure digital travel credential meant to replace paper certificates and support safer free movement. Offshore Monitoring Tech: Viridien won a five-year UK North Sea contract to deliver integrated environmental monitoring and marine situational awareness for post-decommissioning oversight, combining vessel tracking alerts with satellite and sea-surface monitoring. Human Rights & Digital Safety: A UN report warns that people cooperating with UN human rights work face intimidation and reprisals, including digital surveillance targeting civil society. West Africa Capital Markets: A look at the BRVM highlights growing investor interest in UEMOA’s integrated regional stock exchange, with strong recent equity and bond returns. Health Misinformation: Amid a deadly measles outbreak, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told anti-vaccine activists they have “a friend at the White House,” reigniting concerns about vaccine skepticism. Security & Tech Risks: A strategic note flags Mexican cartel expansion into Africa, including meth production links, underscoring how transnational criminal networks can exploit regional vulnerabilities. Tech Access for Consumers: Apple announced iCloud+ will add Apple Arcade and Apple TV in 100+ countries, including Guinea-Bissau, expanding entertainment access for subscribers.